This Month at CAPCA: November 2018 November brings about the beginning of change for CAPCA. This month, CAPCA’s board of directors met for their 4th Quarter meeting to discuss what 2019 will bring. There will be a continued effort in providing valuable Active Ingredient Defense information as well as greater chapter involvement with their local […]
November 15, 2018 California Department of Pesticide Regulations announced today their New Permit Conditions for the use of Chlorpyrifos. A complete description of their proposed Permit Conditions are listed HERE. A summary of the new conditions recommended by DPR: Aerial applications are banned Discontinuing its use on most crops. Chlorpyrifos will be restricted to “critical […]
A successful management plan for controlling Navel orangeworm starts in the fall following harvest and continues through the winter months. Full Article
Tulare County and California officials are moving into eradication mode to control the adult and nymph spread. For more details, click HERE
Research in a Northern California orchard suggests it may be better to hold off on watering in the spring. For full details, click the link HERE
November 6, 2018 California Department of Food and Agriculture reported that Mexican Fruit Flies were found in Los Angeles County. A quarantine is in effect until the pest is eradicated. For more details and links to important information, click HERE. Link to quarantine map: CDFA Quarantine Map Pest Profile: Mexican Fruit Fly Don’t Pack a […]
Studies suggest that cover crops near almond orchards help increase overall bee health. For the full story, click HERE
In the October 2018 Adviser Magazine, we provided on an Evaluation on Navel Orangeworm in almonds. We wanted to make that available for our Tree Nut Crop Team. The Article in PDF form can be found Below. NOW Article
In the June 2018 Adviser Magazine, we had an article about management on the Armyworm in Rice. We wanted to make that available for our Grains Crop Team. The Article in PDF form can be found Below. Armyworm Article
In the August 2018 Adviser Magazine, we had an article about management on the Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA). We wanted to make that available for our Tree Nut Crop Team. The Article in PDF form can be found Below. Fire Ant Article